Copenhagen's Hidden Gems

As creative director of one of Denmark's most prominent fashion houses, By Malene Birger, Christina Exsteen is the perfect person to tap for Copenhagen's hidden hotspots. From bars to bookshops, here are the places not to miss between shows during Copenhagen Fashion Week.

A Vogue Girl's Guide To Copenhagen

Copenhagen Fashion Week

12 Aug 2016

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Best for coffee:

"We are actually spoiled when it comes to coffee. The Central Hotel has the smallest coffee shop in Copenhagen and is the world’s smallest hotel, with only one room. It’s idyllic, sweet and intimate and perfect to catch up with friends." Centralhotelogcafe.dk

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Best for cocktails:

"Ruby serves excellent cocktails, but it is a true hidden gem; you have to know the address as there’s no sign on the door. I love their mojitos for their freshness. Lidkoeb is another great place, they serve the perfect whiskey sour." Rby.dk; Lidkoeb.dk

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Best to eat:

"I like Høst: it’s a relaxed place that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The food is excellent and reasonably priced. Lou Lou is also great and has amazing interiors." Hostvakst.dk/host; LouLou, Ny Østergade 20, 1101 København

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Best for books:

"Paludan Café is located across the road from the university library and is filled with second-hand books, a large selection of which are in different languages. For graphic design and fashion books, Cinnober Bookstore is the best."Paludan-cafe.dk/;Cinnobershop.dk/

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Best for shopping:

"I tend to head to an area more than one place to shop: Gothersgade in the city centre has a huge selection of great shops, mostly smaller boutiques that stock an array of brands so it feels more personal."

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Best for vintage:

"There are plenty of places that specialise in fine vintage clothing, but they are often quite expensive. For cheaper options, head to Prag." Pragcopenhagen.com/

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Best for interiors:

"Of course, there are so many places! Lauritz sells really good original Danish pieces, and Klassic is also excellent. Bredgade, in the city centre, is another place worth checking out." Lauritz.com; Klassik.dk/

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Best for dancing:

"The real hotspot is Chateau Motel – it’s full of all the cool crowd and you can dance all night." Chateaumotel.dk/

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Best new places:

"There are two new restaurants in Copenhagen I would really recommend – Mangia and Kompasset. Both are really great for authentic, traditional Danish food." Mangia.dk/; Restaurantkompasset.dk/

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Best for experiencing the city:

"Don't leave Copenhagen without jumping on a canal boat. It may know it’s very touristy, but sometimes even I do it. It’s great to see the city from the water."